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July 23, 2026

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PHS serves up first Pontiac Cup games

A decades-old sporting tradition is once again underway in the Pontiac.  On Nov. 20, senior boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams from all three Pontiac high

Governing boards approve Onslow school shuffle

The Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) has now received three important approvals needed to move forward with relocating students and staff from Onslow Elementary School to Shawville for the 2026-2027 school year while the Quyon school is renovated.  At separate

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PHS serves up first Pontiac Cup games

A decades-old sporting tradition is once again underway in the Pontiac.  On Nov. 20, senior boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams from all three Pontiac high schools as well as Maniwaki and Gracefield spent Thursday facing off against each other in

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Pontiac High School graduates toss their caps

Sixty Pontiac youth turned the final page on their high school careers on Saturday night, crossing the stage at Pontiac High School (PHS) to celebrate their official graduation from the institution.  The former students returned to their alma mater from

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Construction begins on new Shawville daycare

Construction is now under way for the new public daycare planned for the corner of Clarendon St. and Isabella St. in Shawville.  The government-subsidized daycare, or CPE (centre de petite enfance), will be run by the 1-2-3 Picabou Child Care

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Puppeteer sets up studio in Shawville

An artist and puppeteer has set up a new studio on Main Street in Shawville, right next to Hursty’s Bar and Grill.  Aranyani Rachel Rosen is a multi-media artist who moved to Shawville two years ago after living in Toronto,

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